REDS
Palmetto Pink
#CA9C8E
Reading soft, Palmetto Pink lands in the reds family at HSL 14°, 36%, 67%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms, especially for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces. Pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Palmetto Pink 1188
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #CA9C8E?
#CA9C8E is Palmetto Pink, a light red with a warm undertone.
Is #CA9C8E warm or cool?
Palmetto Pink reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Palmetto Pink?
Palmetto Pink works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.
What colors pair well with Palmetto Pink?
Palmetto Pink pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Palmetto Pink?
You can download Palmetto Pink on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #CA9C8E?
#CA9C8E converts to RGB 202, 156, 142.